What to expect
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One of Nicola's sets (15 - 20 minutes) usually includes use of veil and may include finger cymbals or sword, depending on the venue. Music and dance from beginning to end will vary in tempos, rhythms, and moods.
Nicola makes everyone feel included and relaxed in a show that is fun, elegant, and enjoyable for all. Nicola will generally get folks up to dance during the set and will take requests from hosts/organizers about who would/would not like to be pulled up.
For birthdays, stagettes, and weddings, Nicola places special focus on the person(s) being honoured, and you keep the music as a souvenir.
Costuming can include the classic bra, belt and skirt (bedlah), beledi dress, or folk styles. Nicola generally pick based on the kind of venue, performance and audience. For conservative or family audiences, Nicola will appear in a full dress that covers the arms, belly, cleavage, and upper legs.
Performance styles include:
- Egyptian raks sharqi (Orientale, cabaret style) - classical and modern;
- Drum solo;
- Veil;
- Baladi and shaabi (pop), with or without finger cymbals;
- Sword;
- Floorwork upon request, or depending on venue;
- Egyptian and other Middle Eastern folk / regional styles:
- Saidi;
- Raks al assaya (cane);
- Ghawazee;
- Meleyya Leff;
- Khaleegi;
- Debke;
- Other:
- Fusion;
- Fantasy;
- Comedy / parody (ex. "raks al haqqi" - the hockey stick dance).
OTHER:
Nicola provides dance entertainment. She won't carry signs, cakes, or other non-dance related items. Please do not ask a dancer to write messages on her body - no "Happy Birthday" on the belly!
She will pose for photos with the guest(s) of honour.
She arrives 15-20 minutes in advance of the start time. Please provide a private, secure space as a change room.
25% deposit is due 7 days in advance (one month advance for New Year's); remainder is due upon arrival.
December, May, and June are peak times. Bookings fill up quickly.
For more info or to make a booking, call Nicola at 957-7520.